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September 13, 2023 25 mins

Get ready. We’re debunking some common myths about the Math sections of the ACT and the SAT. If you want tips for these Math sections or are trying to decide between taking the ACT and SAT in the first place, this episode is what you need. Leave your questions and comments below!

*Remember that the SAT will be fully DIGITAL starting in March 2024. You can use your own calculator or the built-in digital calculator for the Math section.

Our guest on Episode 4 is Aakash Gadh. Aakash graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He has tutored and prepared students for SATs, ACTs, and Math & Science AP Exams for the past 4.5 years. Aakash's Lessonpal tutor profile⁠

We discuss:

00:00 Intro

2:24 What's the difference between ACT and SAT Math sections?

5:35 What type of math concepts are on the tests?

7:26 How should students review the ACT/SAT math concepts?

9:25 How should students manage their time during this section?

13:03 What are common mistakes/misconceptions about the Math sections?

16:00 Tips for test confidence

18:13 Study resources

19:46 Math section logistics - Do you get penalized?

21:26 Aakash's final Knowledge Byte (more resources!)


Mentioned in the episode:

College Board practice tests

College Panda textbooks

We want to hear from you! Have questions or topic ideas you'd want to hear about? Email us at knowledgebytes@lessonpal.com or leave a Voice Message on Spotify to contribute (and maybe even get a shoutout 😊)!

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